Pros:
The course in Oil City at Hasson Park weaves itself around the openness within the front none before moving to the wooded back nine.
The holes at Oil City are well designed, with many holes providing a tough challenge that also can be rewarded with well executed shots.
The Gateway Titans are unlike what you usually see in the area, but they caught well and were actually pretty easy to see even through the dense woods.
Navigation was a breeze, and if there was a longer walk in between holes, there was most definitely a sign pointing you towards the next hole.
There was a wide variety of shots needed, with many different twists and turns, as well as obstacles to keep you on your toes.
The tee signs were informative with a descriptive map with distance and par, and they were full color.
The park itself was well-groomed. Fairways were trimmed, the rough was not completely overgrown, overall a very nice park.
Cons:
I am not a huge fan of rubber tee pads, actually, quite frankly I hate them. These were some of the nicest I have dealt with, but I still often slipped off of them as they were slightly damp and covered with leaves.
There was only one tee per hole, which was fine for me, because it fit my relative skill level, but they would be too short for a pro style golfer, and some newbies might find them a tad bit challenging.
There were quite a few long walks between holes, and although navigation was easy, I don't like walking that much when it comes to getting to a next hole. I got my exercise in for sure.
A couple of the holes played close to one another, as well as close to other park activities, which could cause a few problems if the park were to be busy. I was the only one on the course today, so I don't know for sure, but just a heads up.
There were a lot of solid holes, but nothing really wowed me. The par 5's were must get 4's, and there were no jaw dropping views. I don't know why I always expect this, but I'm spoiled, so I guess it's a con.
Other Thoughts:
The course in Oil City is a very solid park-style layout. Although it may be out of the way from, well, almost everything, it is most certainly worth a visit if you have the time. I will most likely be back within the next couple of years, and I hope to see it grow into a bigger and better course, with the hopes of a potential club in the Oil City area!